Chapter 211: First Excursion
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Chapter 211: First Excursion
I felt uneasy even after sleeping
He patted his chest and looked around.
The only thing visible in the empty room was an old, worn-out bed.
Lately, there had been an eerily quiet atmosphere.
The village scenery seemed to hush something about him, and even Hesia, who used to visit often, appeared to be avoiding him.
When he asked anyone, he only received simple answers of it being nothing, which left him with a nagging sense of unease.
He shook his head, trying to quell his growing anxiety.
Maybe it really is nothing, just like the elders say?
Shedding his formal attire, he changed into a comfortable robe.
He packed a small backpack with books worth reading and his crumpled formal wear and left home, ready to depart.
Leaving behind Saein, who waved endlessly, and Eil, who merely smiled once, he headed toward the Silia Kingdoms castle.
The journey there was leisurely, unlike the trip back home.
If he saw a village along the way, he would stop for a meal and enjoy sunbathing.
Chewing on a deliciously grilled skewer, he murmured to himself, This is all the will of the gods. Hahaha. Enjoy the abundance! Passersby whispered to each other, thinking him mad.
Thus, with a mix of real and feigned leisure, he arrived at the Silia Kingdoms castle, where Iriel immediately confronted him.
Youre late! What took you so long?
I was spreading the word of the gods.
Iriel looked at him with narrowed eyes, like a detective interrogating a suspect.
Whats that seasoning on your mouth?
You are a rigid and unyielding person, Iriel.
He said this, grumbling, firmer in his stance than a diamond.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m
Sigh Please get in the carriage. I have finished all the preparations.
Indeed, Iriel, you are always so well-prepared!
His brain conveniently interpreted everything in a positive light.
He lightly boarded the carriage waiting at the castle gates.
Then Iriel climbed in as well.
Huh?
Theres something I need to talk to you about.
Is it about the next pilgrimage site?
You catch on quickly. Yes, it is.
While he spoke, he produced a piece of parchment.
It was a permit to stay in the Western Continent.
He had a hunch about their next destination just by looking at it.
The Western Continent, huh Well have to travel by boat.
He nodded and replied.
The exact pilgrimage site is Priyas Holy Kingdom.
Holy Kingdom?
He had never heard of it before.
It was surprising to learn that there was a Holy Kingdom not only in the Eastern but also in the Western Continent.
Do they also select saints and saintesses there?
As if reading his mind, Iriel continued.
Goddess Priyas has never chosen a saint or saintess.
Hmm A more diligent goddess than ours?
Knowing Goddess Gaia as a shameless deity who delegated her duties to humans, he already felt an affinity for Goddess Priyas.
Surely she must be more esteemed than our goddess who gorges on us every day!
But why do we need to go on a pilgrimage to the Western Continent?
Arent pilgrimages typically just brief visits to holy places nearby?
Why must we travel to another continent?
Especially to a Holy Kingdom, similar to their own.
Iriel answered his questions.
Its because Goddess Gaia and Goddess Priyas are sisters.
Sisters?
Yes. The closeness of the gods reflects in their followers. Thats why we need to visit Priyas Holy Kingdom.
He understood then.
So, because Goddess Gaia and Goddess Priyas share a special bond, their followers should also maintain a good relationship. That explains why Priyas Holy Kingdom is included in the pilgrimage.
Nodding in agreement, he acknowledged the logic.
Right. Then we should depart soon, right? Since the pilgrimage schedule is set.
If someone hadnt taken their sweet time, we would have left yesterday.
It would probably be swept away by big waves.
Looking around, it seemed that all the ships in this world were built this way.
He placed his hands on the ship and gathered mana.
Strengthen (Strengthen).
Not wanting to swim to the Western Continent, he cast a reinforcement spell on the entire ship.
Of course, a strengthening spell is not infallible.
It merely surrounds the material with mana, making it slightly sturdier.
The essence is still wood, so it cant withstand severe impacts.
But its better than doing nothing.
As they waited for the rest of the crew, thirty minutes swiftly passed.
Gazing out at the sea from the deck, he watched the ship move out of the harbor.
His heart fluttered strangely as he saw the ship cutting through the waves.
With the sunlight reflecting off his hair, he resembled a painting as he stared at the horizon.
As the ship began to set sail, people inside started to emerge onto the deck.
The presence of noble children chatting with their bodyguards was noticeable.
There were no commoners in sight, likely because the fare for such a large ship was unaffordable for them.
Observing the couples, he secretly felt a twinge of envy.
Hmm. It would be nice to bring Lady Aira here sometime.
He turned his head with an indifferent expression, ignoring the ongoing displays of affection around him.
However, to the others, he appeared to be a mysterious noble, disinterested in those around him.
Wow Is he a half-elf?
Such an impressive appearance
What is he thinking about?
To Ray, who turned away in disgust from the affectionate behavior, the onlookers perceived him as an aloof noble uninterested in anyone else.
His flowing white hair and piercing blue eyes added intensity to his appearance.
Noble offspring, growing tired of their partners, began to take an interest in him.
His clothes appeared quite luxurious, and he exuded an aura typical of nobility.
Confident that he was not a commoner, they found it easy to approach him.
Two noble daughters, accompanied by their bodyguards, walked up to him.
Hello? The weather is really nice, isnt it?
Yes, it is.
?
The conversation ended there.
It ended so naturally that he wondered if they had initiated the conversation just to talk about the weather.
He was taken aback by this unfamiliar and impenetrable style of conversation.
In this manner, no real conversation could take place.
Shaking his head to regain his composure, he continued the conversation.
Would you like to join us for a meal, if you dont mind?
Ive already eaten.
How about dinner?
He already had plans for dinner with Iriel.
The man, who had nothing to do with divinity, shook his head solemnly, like a loyal and stern general.
I already have someone to dine with this evening.
Oh, is that so? Well, that cant be helped then
Hehehe If its okay next time, please come find us.
With that, the two walked away, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Then, two young men and a woman approached him.
Hahaha! I really like your straightforward answer! How about it? Would you like to join us to see the evening scenery?
Id rather not.
The young man turned away with a dejected expression after being briskly rejected.
Gradually, more and more noble offspring gathered around him.
It was as if they were there to spectate.
On the deck of the giant ship, as more people were rejected, rumors about him began to spread.
Does he ignore everyone who approaches him?
Rumor has it hes the heir to a great estate.
Theres also talk that hes traveling to find a spouse.
Though all were mere rumors, these unfounded tales gradually took on a life of their own, becoming more exaggerated as they spread.
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Chapter 211: First Excursion
I felt uneasy even after sleeping
He patted his chest and looked around.
The only thing visible in the empty room was an old, worn-out bed.
Lately, there had been an eerily quiet atmosphere.
The village scenery seemed to hush something about him, and even Hesia, who used to visit often, appeared to be avoiding him.
When he asked anyone, he only received simple answers of it being nothing, which left him with a nagging sense of unease.
He shook his head, trying to quell his growing anxiety.
Maybe it really is nothing, just like the elders say?
Shedding his formal attire, he changed into a comfortable robe.
He packed a small backpack with books worth reading and his crumpled formal wear and left home, ready to depart.
Leaving behind Saein, who waved endlessly, and Eil, who merely smiled once, he headed toward the Silia Kingdoms castle.
The journey there was leisurely, unlike the trip back home.
If he saw a village along the way, he would stop for a meal and enjoy sunbathing.
Chewing on a deliciously grilled skewer, he murmured to himself, This is all the will of the gods. Hahaha. Enjoy the abundance! Passersby whispered to each other, thinking him mad.
Thus, with a mix of real and feigned leisure, he arrived at the Silia Kingdoms castle, where Iriel immediately confronted him.
Youre late! What took you so long?
I was spreading the word of the gods.
Iriel looked at him with narrowed eyes, like a detective interrogating a suspect.
Whats that seasoning on your mouth?
You are a rigid and unyielding person, Iriel.
He said this, grumbling, firmer in his stance than a diamond.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m
Sigh Please get in the carriage. I have finished all the preparations.
Indeed, Iriel, you are always so well-prepared!
His brain conveniently interpreted everything in a positive light.
He lightly boarded the carriage waiting at the castle gates.
Then Iriel climbed in as well.
Huh?
Theres something I need to talk to you about.
Is it about the next pilgrimage site?
You catch on quickly. Yes, it is.
While he spoke, he produced a piece of parchment.
It was a permit to stay in the Western Continent.
He had a hunch about their next destination just by looking at it.
The Western Continent, huh Well have to travel by boat.
He nodded and replied.
The exact pilgrimage site is Priyas Holy Kingdom.
Holy Kingdom?
He had never heard of it before.
It was surprising to learn that there was a Holy Kingdom not only in the Eastern but also in the Western Continent.
Do they also select saints and saintesses there?
As if reading his mind, Iriel continued.
Goddess Priyas has never chosen a saint or saintess.
Hmm A more diligent goddess than ours?
Knowing Goddess Gaia as a shameless deity who delegated her duties to humans, he already felt an affinity for Goddess Priyas.
Surely she must be more esteemed than our goddess who gorges on us every day!
But why do we need to go on a pilgrimage to the Western Continent?
Arent pilgrimages typically just brief visits to holy places nearby?
Why must we travel to another continent?
Especially to a Holy Kingdom, similar to their own.
Iriel answered his questions.
Its because Goddess Gaia and Goddess Priyas are sisters.
Sisters?
Yes. The closeness of the gods reflects in their followers. Thats why we need to visit Priyas Holy Kingdom.
He understood then.
So, because Goddess Gaia and Goddess Priyas share a special bond, their followers should also maintain a good relationship. That explains why Priyas Holy Kingdom is included in the pilgrimage.
Nodding in agreement, he acknowledged the logic.
Right. Then we should depart soon, right? Since the pilgrimage schedule is set.
If someone hadnt taken their sweet time, we would have left yesterday.
It would probably be swept away by big waves.
Looking around, it seemed that all the ships in this world were built this way.
He placed his hands on the ship and gathered mana.
Strengthen (Strengthen).
Not wanting to swim to the Western Continent, he cast a reinforcement spell on the entire ship.
Of course, a strengthening spell is not infallible.
It merely surrounds the material with mana, making it slightly sturdier.
The essence is still wood, so it cant withstand severe impacts.
But its better than doing nothing.
As they waited for the rest of the crew, thirty minutes swiftly passed.
Gazing out at the sea from the deck, he watched the ship move out of the harbor.
His heart fluttered strangely as he saw the ship cutting through the waves.
With the sunlight reflecting off his hair, he resembled a painting as he stared at the horizon.
As the ship began to set sail, people inside started to emerge onto the deck.
The presence of noble children chatting with their bodyguards was noticeable.
There were no commoners in sight, likely because the fare for such a large ship was unaffordable for them.
Observing the couples, he secretly felt a twinge of envy.
Hmm. It would be nice to bring Lady Aira here sometime.
He turned his head with an indifferent expression, ignoring the ongoing displays of affection around him.
However, to the others, he appeared to be a mysterious noble, disinterested in those around him.
Wow Is he a half-elf?
Such an impressive appearance
What is he thinking about?
To Ray, who turned away in disgust from the affectionate behavior, the onlookers perceived him as an aloof noble uninterested in anyone else.
His flowing white hair and piercing blue eyes added intensity to his appearance.
Noble offspring, growing tired of their partners, began to take an interest in him.
His clothes appeared quite luxurious, and he exuded an aura typical of nobility.
Confident that he was not a commoner, they found it easy to approach him.
Two noble daughters, accompanied by their bodyguards, walked up to him.
Hello? The weather is really nice, isnt it?
Yes, it is.
?
The conversation ended there.
It ended so naturally that he wondered if they had initiated the conversation just to talk about the weather.
He was taken aback by this unfamiliar and impenetrable style of conversation.
In this manner, no real conversation could take place.
Shaking his head to regain his composure, he continued the conversation.
Would you like to join us for a meal, if you dont mind?
Ive already eaten.
How about dinner?
He already had plans for dinner with Iriel.
The man, who had nothing to do with divinity, shook his head solemnly, like a loyal and stern general.
I already have someone to dine with this evening.
Oh, is that so? Well, that cant be helped then
Hehehe If its okay next time, please come find us.
With that, the two walked away, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Then, two young men and a woman approached him.
Hahaha! I really like your straightforward answer! How about it? Would you like to join us to see the evening scenery?
Id rather not.
The young man turned away with a dejected expression after being briskly rejected.
Gradually, more and more noble offspring gathered around him.
It was as if they were there to spectate.
On the deck of the giant ship, as more people were rejected, rumors about him began to spread.
Does he ignore everyone who approaches him?
Rumor has it hes the heir to a great estate.
Theres also talk that hes traveling to find a spouse.
Though all were mere rumors, these unfounded tales gradually took on a life of their own, becoming more exaggerated as they spread.
Chapter 211: First ExcursionI felt uneasy even after sleepingHe patted his chest and looked around.The only thing visible in the empty room was an old, worn-out bed.Lately, there had been an eerily quiet atmosphere.The village scenery seemed to hush something about him, and even Hesia, who used to visit often, appeared to be avoiding him.When he asked anyone, he only received simple answers of it being nothing, which left him with a nagging sense of unease.He shook his head, trying to quell his growing anxiety.Maybe it really is nothing, just like the elders say?Shedding his formal attire, he changed into a comfortable robe.He packed a small backpack with books worth reading and his crumpled formal wear and left home, ready to depart.Leaving behind Saein, who waved endlessly, and Eil, who merely smiled once, he headed toward the Silia Kingdoms castle.The journey there was leisurely, unlike the trip back home.If he saw a village along the way, he would stop for a meal and enjoy sunbathing.Chewing on a deliciously grilled skewer, he murmured to himself, This is all the will of the gods. Hahaha. Enjoy the abundance! Passersby whispered to each other, thinking him mad.Thus, with a mix of real and feigned leisure, he arrived at the Silia Kingdoms castle, where Iriel immediately confronted him.Youre late! What took you so long?I was spreading the word of the gods.Iriel looked at him with narrowed eyes, like a detective interrogating a suspect.Whats that seasoning on your mouth?You are a rigid and unyielding person, Iriel.He said this, grumbling, firmer in his stance than a diamond.Updated from novelbin.comSigh Please get in the carriage. I have finished all the preparations.Indeed, Iriel, you are always so well-prepared!His brain conveniently interpreted everything in a positive light.He lightly boarded the carriage waiting at the castle gates.Then Iriel climbed in as well.Huh?Theres something I need to talk to you about.Is it about the next pilgrimage site?You catch on quickly. Yes, it is.While he spoke, he produced a piece of parchment.It was a permit to stay in the Western Continent.He had a hunch about their next destination just by looking at it.The Western Continent, huh Well have to travel by boat.He nodded and replied.The exact pilgrimage site is Priyas Holy Kingdom.Holy Kingdom?He had never heard of it before.It was surprising to learn that there was a Holy Kingdom not only in the Eastern but also in the Western Continent.Do they also select saints and saintesses there?As if reading his mind, Iriel continued.Goddess Priyas has never chosen a saint or saintess.Hmm A more diligent goddess than ours?Knowing Goddess Gaia as a shameless deity who delegated her duties to humans, he already felt an affinity for Goddess Priyas.Surely she must be more esteemed than our goddess who gorges on us every day!But why do we need to go on a pilgrimage to the Western Continent?Arent pilgrimages typically just brief visits to holy places nearby?Why must we travel to another continent?Especially to a Holy Kingdom, similar to their own.Iriel answered his questions.Its because Goddess Gaia and Goddess Priyas are sisters.Sisters?Yes. The closeness of the gods reflects in their followers. Thats why we need to visit Priyas Holy Kingdom.He understood then.So, because Goddess Gaia and Goddess Priyas share a special bond, their followers should also maintain a good relationship. That explains why Priyas Holy Kingdom is included in the pilgrimage.Nodding in agreement, he acknowledged the logic.Right. Then we should depart soon, right? Since the pilgrimage schedule is set.If someone hadnt taken their sweet time, we would have left yesterday.It would probably be swept away by big waves.Looking around, it seemed that all the ships in this world were built this way.He placed his hands on the ship and gathered mana.Strengthen Strengthen.Not wanting to swim to the Western Continent, he cast a reinforcement spell on the entire ship.Of course, a strengthening spell is not infallible.It merely surrounds the material with mana, making it slightly sturdier.The essence is still wood, so it cant withstand severe impacts.But its better than doing nothing.As they waited for the rest of the crew, thirty minutes swiftly passed.Gazing out at the sea from the deck, he watched the ship move out of the harbor.His heart fluttered strangely as he saw the ship cutting through the waves.With the sunlight reflecting off his hair, he resembled a painting as he stared at the horizon.As the ship began to set sail, people inside started to emerge onto the deck.The presence of noble children chatting with their bodyguards was noticeable.There were no commoners in sight, likely because the fare for such a large ship was unaffordable for them.Observing the couples, he secretly felt a twinge of envy.Hmm. It would be nice to bring Lady Aira here sometime.He turned his head with an indifferent expression, ignoring the ongoing displays of affection around him.However, to the others, he appeared to be a mysterious noble, disinterested in those around him.Wow Is he a half-elf?Such an impressive appearanceWhat is he thinking about?To Ray, who turned away in disgust from the affectionate behavior, the onlookers perceived him as an aloof noble uninterested in anyone else.His flowing white hair and piercing blue eyes added intensity to his appearance.Noble offspring, growing tired of their partners, began to take an interest in him.His clothes appeared quite luxurious, and he exuded an aura typical of nobility.Confident that he was not a commoner, they found it easy to approach him.Two noble daughters, accompanied by their bodyguards, walked up to him.Hello? The weather is really nice, isnt it?Yes, it is.?The conversation ended there.It ended so naturally that he wondered if they had initiated the conversation just to talk about the weather.He was taken aback by this unfamiliar and impenetrable style of conversation.In this manner, no real conversation could take place.Shaking his head to regain his composure, he continued the conversation.Would you like to join us for a meal, if you dont mind?Ive already eaten.How about dinner?He already had plans for dinner with Iriel.The man, who had nothing to do with divinity, shook his head solemnly, like a loyal and stern general.I already have someone to dine with this evening.Oh, is that so? Well, that cant be helped thenHehehe If its okay next time, please come find us.With that, the two walked away, looking somewhat embarrassed.Then, two young men and a woman approached him.Hahaha! I really like your straightforward answer! How about it? Would you like to join us to see the evening scenery?Id rather not.The young man turned away with a dejected expression after being briskly rejected.Gradually, more and more noble offspring gathered around him.It was as if they were there to spectate.On the deck of the giant ship, as more people were rejected, rumors about him began to spread.Does he ignore everyone who approaches him?Rumor has it hes the heir to a great estate.Theres also talk that hes traveling to find a spouse.Though all were mere rumors, these unfounded tales gradually took on a life of their own, becoming more exaggerated as they spread.
